Cold Air Intake for Nissan Maxima (1995-1999) 3.0L Engine

Wake Up Your VQ30DE V6 with a High-Flow Cold Air Intake for Nissan Maxima

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima (A32 Chassis) owners running the legendary VQ30DE engine family.

The Problem: The fourth-generation Maxima was marketed as the "4-Door Sports Car," but the factory air box is a major bottleneck. The stock plastic intake tube and restrictive paper filter box were designed for silence rather than speed. This setup creates turbulence and pulls in hot, stagnant air from the engine bay, which results in sluggish throttle response and a muffled exhaust note that hides the true character of the VQ30DE.

The Solution: This kit is engineered to maximize the volumetric efficiency of the VQ series motor. By replacing the restrictive factory baffles with smooth-bore piping and a high-velocity air filter, we deliver a more direct path for oxygen to reach the intake manifold. This reduces pumping losses and allows your V6 to breathe freely, providing the crisp response that "4DSC" enthusiasts expect.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Enhanced Power Delivery: Improves airflow velocity, resulting in more consistent acceleration and better pull in the mid-to-high RPM range where the VQ engine shines.
• Durable Induction Sound: Replaces the plastic intake silencers with high-grade aluminum, giving your Maxima a deep, growling intake note under load without being obtrusive at highway speeds.
• Easy Bolt-On Install: Engineered as a direct replacement for the OEM air box. No cutting or heavy fabrication is required; it mounts using existing factory points in under an hour.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1995 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1996 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1997 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1998 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, SE) 3.0L V6
• 1999 Nissan Maxima (GXE, GLE, GLE-E, SE) 3.0L V6

Interchange Part Numbers:

VQ30DE, A32, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, MAXIMA-30-INTAKE

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in the VQ platform, we know these engines inside and out. This intake is a proven way to modernize the driving feel of your classic A32 Maxima. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.